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Donations Help Buy Grave Marker for CO Paramedic
A retired firefighter/paramedic who fought COVID-19 in New York City and lost his life to the virus now has a permanent memorial.…
Ambulances Wait at Hospitals for Six Hours in Los Angeles County (CA)
Officials are turning to increasingly desperate measures to prevent the state's coronavirus surge from killing more patients. The post Ambulances Wait at…
EMS Providers Face Fiscal Crisis During COVID-19 Pandemic
The EMS industry is facing a breaking point; prior to the coronavirus, the industry concerned with costs outpacing the state and federal…
Spotlight: Road Rescue’s emergency vehicles designed to protect patients and EMS providers
Road Rescue emergency vehicles are designed, innovated and supported by people who have a deep understanding of the needs of EMS personnel
Mich. first responders promote vehicle decal program for residents with medical conditions
Muskegon County's "Yellow Dot" program will allow first responders to render needed treatment more quickly after a crash or medical emergency
Off-Duty Paramedic Rescues Surfers Off San Francisco (CA)
The San Francisco Fire Department is calling a rescue two surfers performed Sunday night in the tumultuous waters heroic. The post Off-Duty…
Wyo. ambulance slammed by semi-truck
The Limon Area Fire Protection District rig was heavily damaged but no injuries were reported in the crash
Colo. ambulance slammed by semi-truck
The Limon Area Fire Protection District rig was heavily damaged but no injuries were reported in the crash
Brick (NJ) EMTs Save Man Who Suffered Widowmaker Heart Attack
First responders are commended for their lifesaving work in saving a man who suffered a near-fatal heart attack. The post Brick (NJ)…
IAFC Develops State-by-State Listing of Vaccine Priority for Fire, EMS
The IAFC wants to ensure all firefighters and EMS personnel are placed on Tier 1A access for the vaccine. The post IAFC…
In COVID-19 hot zones, firefighters now ‘pump more oxygen than water’
Despite the fire service's key role in responding to medical emergencies, fire departments have received limited support and protection during the pandemic,…
New Zealand Prime Minister: Flattening Curve Wasn’t Enough for New Zealand
New Zealand this year pulled off a moonshot that remains the envy of most other nations: It eliminated the coronavirus. The post…